82Red

Can someone share some advice on getting aftermarket wheels? I am looking for something 17" to 20" for show but there doesn't seem to be much of a selection in these sizes with the right backspacing(0") and offset(4").

RON

Eric R

About all the 20's are made to order. American racing can do this but it is a 8 week wait or so. Do a search as there are a number of us out there running the sizes you are looking for. Mine are 20x8x4" american racing TTII's.

MN-Brent

Check out this link for starters.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/wheels.asp

Also hang around long enough and you'll see plenty of guys with great set-ups.

Brent...

78 Vette

Tork Thrust II on my vette 17 x 8 all around no rubbing.

LiveandLetDrive

All 17s is great. 18s rear, 17s front look amazing, and is what I'm planning on doing. I wouldn't go with something as large as 20s, that narrow little strip of rubber just doesn't look right, and I would imagine it is hard to get a size to fill the wheel well.

Just my opinion ;-)
Chris

Eric R

The tire size (diameter) stays the same with a 20". You just get less sidewall.


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LFZ

20s are awesome...just look at GroovyJays car!!!

Eric R

:iagree: That is why I bought mine! The 20's are a love / hate thing on this forum but to each his own. :auto:

LiveandLetDrive

Look at Redshark6974's car!!! :D :yesnod:

-Chris

'79ProwlerOrange

http://www.introwheels.com Go There. all wheels are custom made, meaning they will fit. :smash: im getting some intros when i get the money. 18" all the way arround.

McSpeeds 18" Intros. (not the style i want but damn they look good.)



[Modified by '79ProwlerOrange, 5:11 AM 3/12/2004]

groovyjay

Hi 82Red, there's plenty of choices for you to choose from 20" diameter is the biggest you can have and still maintain the stock tire/wheel diameter (27"). I went with 20" American Racing TT II's two years ago when they were not as common as they are now. They still look good though. To help you choose right wheels for your car here few tips. If you are using stock body car, no flared flares, stick to 8" wide wheels in front with 4" backspacing and -12 offset. If you have offset trailing arms at the back you can use 10" wide wheels with 5.25" backspacing. If you are using stock TA's go with 8" wide rims with the same specs as in front. :cheers:

'79ProwlerOrange

Those wheels get better looking everytime i see em. you had me seriously pondering 20s for a while, but tire cost made me re-think it. you need to get some pics of it in the sunlight! that paint to too good to be shown under flourescent lighting! :cool:

groovyjay

Thanks man, I'll be taking the car to a local car show in two weeks time, I try to snap some new outside shots of it finally! The 20" tire prices are approx. 20% lower than they were 18months ago! :yesnod:

'79ProwlerOrange

:lol: i got my 18 tires off ebay for $200 for all 4 :D im cheap :smash:

verskel

I'm there too and feel your pain - I hafta be cheap now that we have a new edition to our family <daughter>



[Modified by verskel, 9:31 AM 3/12/2004]

'79ProwlerOrange

Congratulations! your excuse is better than mine :D :jester

Eric R

Posted per request




Don't mind the dirt! it was the first day with the rims and I just had to drive it! Guess I should update my photo collection :D


[Modified by Eric R, 4:11 PM 3/12/2004]

82Red

Thanks guys for all your advice! EricR and Groovyjay - I think your cars looks great! I think the TTII look best in 20" (least "pimpy") but it is beyond my budget. I have started shopping around and the least "snoopydoggyish" looking rims I have found and am considering are these:
http://www.cabowheel.com (style 728).
About $2000 including tires, mounted, shipped, and tax included.

It is 20x9 with a 0 offset. I know with 255/35's I could pretty much keep the same overall stock diameter. I plan to put the same size all around. Should the 9" width work in the back with the stock trailing arms? It is an inch wider than stock.

RON

Eric R

I think I would need to see those rims on a vette first. Maybe someone could photochop them for you. Be careful on the back spacing, go with what Groovyjay has recommended as this is also what I run. Sometimes, and in the case of TTII's, rims are non-refundable so getting a known-to-fit style and size is the way to go.

'79ProwlerOrange

those still score pretty high on the bling scale if you ask me. id say the black ones are the least "pimp" rims on that site.